UW Tacoma in the News

UW Tacoma is cited as the centerpiece of the revitalization of downtown Tacoma, but "not all residents [of Tacoma] have come along for the ride to revitalization." Poverty rates are still high and rising rents are making housing unattainable.

The Design-Build Institute of America has presented McGranahan Architects and the local office of Mortenson Construction with a 2015 National Award of Merit for their work on the University Y Student Center.

On the occasion of its second anniversary, Pacific Ave. retail tenant Tinkertopia is described by its founders as "our dream." They describe UW Tacoma real estate manager Ben Mauk as a "champion" and an "advocate."

The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber bestowed its 2015 New Tacoma Awards, including the Ghilarducci Award recognizing a new development, renovation or beautification, to the University Y Student Center; and the Popham Award recognizing the individual that "has done the most to build community spirit," to the late Debra Friedman, UW Tacoma's former chancellor.